The Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal recently reached a verdict in a compensation claim involving a worker who suffered a right ankle sprain on September 29, 2016. The worker, …
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Court flushes plumbing supply company’s defense down the drain after it repeatedly stalled examinations in wrongful dismissal case
A plumbing supply company in Ontario has had its statement of defence struck by a court after it was found to be uncooperative in a wrongful dismissal case. The case …
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Fired Toronto firefighter awarded loss of earnings benefits for work-related PTSD
An Ontario court has upheld a ruling by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), granting loss of earnings benefits to a Toronto firefighter who suffered from post-traumatic stress… …
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Former Vancouver lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually assaulting prospective client
A former Vancouver lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for the sexual assault of a prospective client. The ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal Hearing …
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Navigating workplace investigations: Expert insights and best practices for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers have an obligation to investigate when they receive a harassment or discrimination complaint. But not every situation will require a full-blown investigation, according to Lai-King Hum, foun… Free Membership …
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Alberta court rejects bid by employer to shift courts, file counterclaim alleging negligence in wrongful dismissal case
In a recent decision, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled against Dragon HCPS Inc. in a case brought by RT and his company for wrongful dismissal. Dragon had …
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Security guard, unable to fly during pandemic because of vaccine refusal, not entitled to EI: Tribunal
In a recent decision by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, an appeal regarding Employment Insurance (EI) benefits was dismissed, with the Tribunal ruling that the appellant was disqualified from …
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Aquafit instructor loses appeal in denial of EI benefits over refusal to comply with employer’s vaccination policy
In a recent ruling, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada’s Appeal Division has refused permission for an appeal, effectively halting the case of TV, an aqua-fitness instructor seeking Employment Ins… …
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Manitoba Labour Board tosses wrongful dismissal case filed under workplace safety regime
In a recent decision, the Manitoba Labour Board ruled on an appeal filed by MH, who claimed wrongful dismissal from his employment. The appellant alleged that the employer failed to …
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Alberta Human Rights Tribunal refuses bid to add former president as respondent in discrimination case
In a recent ruling, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal deliberated on an application made by the Director of the Alberta Human Rights Commission to add an individual — TF — …